From Variety · Alex Ritman · · 40s
Hammer Films Acquires Susan Hill's Complete Works
John Gore Studios secures rights to Susan Hill's 'The Woman in Black' for Hammer Films.
In brief
John Gore Studios secures rights to Susan Hill's 'The Woman in Black' for Hammer Films. John Gore Studios acquired all rights to Susan Hill's complete works after her 1983 horror novel became a major hit. Originally reported by Variety.
John Gore Studios Acquires Rights
John Gore Studios, owner of Hammer Films, acquired all rights to Dame Susan Hill's complete works.
The Woman in Black's Success
The 1983 Gothic horror novel earned $127.7 million as the highest-grossing British horror in 20 years.
Stage Adaptation Runs 33 Years
The stage adaptation ran in London's West End for 33 years, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Here's the gist
John Gore Studios acquired all rights to Susan Hill's complete works after her 1983 horror novel became a major hit.
